Mercedes-Benz 2001 C-Class manual

C-class Operat or’s Manual[...]

C2 4 0 C3 2 0[...]

Our com pan y and s taff congr atulate y ou on the purc hase of y o ur ne w Mercedes-Benz. Y o u r s e l e c t i o n o f o u r p r o d u c t i s a d e m o n st r a ti o n o f yo u r t r u st i n o u r c o m p a ny n a m e . Fu rt h e r, i t e xe mp li f i es yo u r d e s ir e to o wn an aut omobile that will be as easy as p ossible to operat e and [...]

Cont ents Intr oduct ion Product i nformation ................ .......... 1 Operator’s manual ......................... .... 2 Where to find it ................. ............. .... 7 Reporting Safety Def e cts .............. .... 9 Instru ments and co ntrols Ins tr uments and controls ............. .. 1 2 Door control panel .. ............. .....[...]

Cont ents Trip and main odometer , FSS, coolant tem perature, vehicle speed, engine oil level indicator ........... 96 A u dio sy stems ............. ............. ........ 98 Radio ............ ................... ............. .. 9 8 CD pla yer ............ ............ ............... 99 Cassette pla y er ........ ............. ...... 1 00 T ele[...]

Cont ents Driving Control a nd operation of radio transmitters ...... ................... ...... 21 8 The f irst 1 000 mile s (1 500 km) .............. ............. ...... 2 1 9 Maintenance ... ................... ............. 2 1 9 T ele Aid .................. ............ ............. 22 0 Catal ytic converter .................. ......2 28 Emi[...]

Cont ents Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction displa y ... 27 4 DISPLA Y DEFECTIV E ... ............. 275 B A TTER Y / AL TERNA T OR ........ 27 6 ANTILOCK BRA KE SY STEM ..... 277 BRAK E ASSIST .............. ............. 27 7 BRAKE LINING WEAR ........ ......2 78 BRAKE FLU ID ................ ............. 278 P ARKI N G B RAKE[...]

Cont ents Wheels . ............ ............. ................... 3 06 Tire replacem ent .................. ......3 06 Rotating wheels . ............ ............. 307 Spare wheel .... ................... ............. 30 8 Changing wheels ........ ............. ......3 09 Tire inf lation pressu re ..... ............. 3 1 5 Battery . ..............[...]

Cont ents Technica l data Spare parts se rvice ..... ............. ......3 48 W arrant y cov erage ............ ............. 34 8 Identifi cation labels ................. ...... 349 La yout of pol y- V-belt dr ive ............ 3 50 T echnical data .......................... ...... 35 1 Fuels, coolant s, lubricants et c. - capacities ..............[...]

1 Introduction Product in forma tion Kindl y observe the f ollowing in y our o wn bes t interes t: W e recommend using Mercedes-Ben z original par ts as well as conversion p arts and accessories explicitl y appro ved b y us f or your v ehicle model. W e ha ve t e s ted these parts to det e rmine their reliability , s afety and their special suitabi[...]

2 Introduction Operat or’s manua l This Operat or’s Manual cont ains a great deal of usef ul information. W e ur ge you to read it carefull y and familiarize y ourself with t he v ehicle before driving. For your o wn safety and longer service life of the vehicle, w e urge y ou t o follo w t he ins tructions and w arnings contain ed in this manu[...]

3 Introduction Im portan t notice f or Calif ornia r etail buy ers of Merced es-Benz automobi l es U nder Califor nia la w you ma y be entitled to a replac em ent of y our vehicle or a refund of the purcha se price , if M e r c e d e s - B e n z U S A , L LC o r i t s au t h o r i z e d Me r c e d e s - B e n z C e n t e r f a i l s to c o n f o rm[...]

4 Introduction Roadside ass istance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assi s tance Program pro vides fact or y tra i ned tec hnical help in t he e vent of a breakdown. Calls to t he toll-f r ee Road sid e Assis tance number: 1-800-FOR-MERCedes ( in the US A) 1-800-387-0 1 00 (in Canada) will be answ ered b y Mercedes-Benz Client As sistanc e Representat i[...]

5 Introduction Operati ng your v ehicle outs ide the US A or Canada If y ou plan to oper ate you r vehicle in f oreign countries, please be a w are that: • Service facilities or replacement parts ma y not be readily a vailable, • unleaded g asoline for vehicles with catal ytic convert ers ma y not be a vailable; the use of le aded fuels will da[...]

6 Introduction W e continuousl y s triv e to im prov e our product, and a sk for y our unders tanding that w e reserv e t he right to mak e c hanges in design and equipment. Therefor e, information, illus trations and descriptions in this Operat or’s Manual might differ from y our vehicle. O pt i o n al e q u i pm e n t is a l s o d e s cr i b e [...]

7 Introduction Where t o find it The Operat or’s Manual is divided int o eight sections: • Ins truments an d controls: An o ver view of all the cont rols t hat can b e operated from the driv er’s seat. •O p e r a t i o n : In for m ation on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation. •D r i v i n g : Important infor mation on driv ing. ?[...]

8 Introduction Problems with y our vehicle If y ou should experien ce a problem w it h y our v ehicle, partic ularl y one that y ou belie ve m a y affect its saf e operation, w e urg e you t o immediat el y contact y our authorized Mercedes-Benz Cent er t o ha v e the problem diagnosed and corre cted if required. If the matter is not handled to y o[...]

9 Introduction Fo r the US A onl y: The following t ex t is published as re quired of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. F ederal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Mo tor V ehicle Safety Act of 1 966”. R eporting Safety Def ects If y ou believ e that y our vehicle has a defect whic h could cause a cra sh or cou[...]

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11 Contents - Instruments an d controls Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Instru ments and co ntrols Ins tr uments and controls ............. .. 1 2 Door control panel .. ............. ........ 1 4 Overhead control panel ............. .. 1 5 Dashboar[...]

12 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Instruments and contro ls P68.10-2421-29[...]

13 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Door control panel, see page 1 4 2 Overhead c ontrol panel, see page 1 5 3 Dashboa rd, see page 1 6 4 Center console, see page 1 8[...]

14 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Door contr ol panel 1 Door handle, pull t o open, see pag e 3 1 2 Memory function (f or s toring seat, st eering wheel and exteri or rear view mirro r se ttin gs), see page 85 3 Front sea[...]

15 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Ov erhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see pa ge 1 89 2 T ele Aid (em e rg ency call sy s tem), see pag e 220 3 Sliding / pop-u p roof, see page 1 87 4 Hands-free microphone for T [...]

16 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Dashboar d P68.10-2420-29 6 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7[...]

17 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Hood loc k release, see page 2 97 2 Parking brak e pedal, see page 243 3 S teering wheel adjustment (manua l), s ee page 77 4 Par k ing brak e release, see p age 243 5 Exterior lam p s[...]

18 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Center console 1 Lef t front seat heater swit ch, see page 50 2 Rear wind ow sunshade ( o ptional), see page 1 9 1 3 ESP (electronic s tability program) control switch, see page 260 4 Haz[...]

19 Instrumen ts and control s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 12 Ashtra y , see page 1 99 13 A utomati c transmissi on, see pag e 234, or Manu al t ransmis si on, see p age 233 14 St orage com partment, see page 1 95 15 Armres t, see p age 1 95 St [...]

20 Contents - Operatio n Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Operation V ehicle ke ys ........... ............ ............. .. 2 2 Start lock -out ..................... ............. .. 2 4 General notes on the central locking sy st e m ............. [...]

21 Contents - Operatio n Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Coolant tem perat ure gau ge .......... 1 24 Flexible service sys tem (FSS) ...... ............. ................... ...... 1 25 Engine oil level indicat or ........ ...... 1 28 Engine oil c[...]

22 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Ve h i c l e k e y s Included with yo ur vehicle are 2 electronic main k e ys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus remo vabl e mechani cal k ey . The loc k ing [...]

23 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Electr onic mai n ke y The electronic main k ey has an integrat ed radio frequency an d infrared remote control, plus remov able mec hanical k ey . The remote control (1) operat es all loc[...]

24 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Start l ock-ou t Important! Remo ving the electronic k ey from the s tart er switc h activa tes the star t lock -out. The engine cannot be sta r t e d . Inserting th e electronic k ey in th[...]

25 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Centr al loc king sy s tem Radio frequency and infr ared remote control The electronic main k ey has an integrat ed radio frequency and inf rared remote control. Due to the extended operat[...]

26 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 6 Infrared receiver in driver ’s door handle 7 Infrared rec eiver in fr ont passenger door handle P80.30-2139-26 6 P80.30-2140-26 7[...]

27 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Locki ng and unloc king with remot e control Un l o ck i n g : Pres s tr ansm it b utton Π. All turn signal lamps blink once t o indicate that the vehicle is un lock ed. The rem ote co n[...]

28 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Opening the t runk The t run k li d wi ll s wing o pe n autom ati cal ly . Y ou sho uld alw a y s make sure there is suff icient clearance . A mi nimum h eight cl earan ce of 5 .75 ft. (1 .[...]

29 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Opening a nd closing wind ow s and sliding / pop-up roof fr om outside (summer openin g / conv enience feature) Aim transmitt er ey e of remote control at the door recei ver . Summer openi[...]

30 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Pa ni c b u t ton T o activ ate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. An audible alarm and b linking ext erior lam ps will operate f or approximat ely 3 minut es. T o deactiv a[...]

31 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Doors 1 Opening – p ull handle 2 U nlocking dr i v er’s door 3 Locking driver’s door Important! The mechanical k ey does not o perate the ce ntral lock ing sy s tem or antitheft alar[...]

32 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x If t he veh icle ha s p rev iou sl y be en l ocked fro m t h e outside, opening a door from the inside will trigge r the alarm. When opening a front door while t he central loc king sy s te[...]

33 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Centr al loc king swit ch 1 Locking 2 Un l o ck i n g The central loc king switc h is locat ed in the center console. The doors and tr unk can only be lock e d wit h t he centra l loc k in[...]

34 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x A utom ati c ce ntral locking Wi t h t h e a u t o m a t i c c e n t r a l l o ck i n g s yst e m a c t i va te d , t h e doors and trunk are loc ked at vehicle speeds of appro ximatel y 9 [...]

35 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Tru nk The loc k is located next t o th e recessed handle. When the trunk is separat el y lock ed, it remains l ock ed when centrall y unloc king the veh i cle. T o den y an y unauthorized[...]

36 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Pul l h and le ( arrow) to o pen th e t run k l id . The t run k li d wi ll s wing o pe n autom ati cal ly . Y ou sho uld alw a y s make sure there is suff icient clearance . A mi nimum h e[...]

37 Central lo cking system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Tr unk lid rel ease swit ch The switc h is located on the driver’s door . The trunk lid will swing open automaticall y . Y ou should alw a y s make sure there is sufficient clearance. A [...]

38 Antitheft alarm system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Antitheft alarm sy s tem 1 Indicat or lamp in switc h located in cent er console The antitheft alarm is au tomaticall y armed or di sarmed with t he remote control by loc king or unlocking t[...]

39 Tow- away alar m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o cancel the alarm, insert the electronic k ey in the s tart er swit ch or p ress butt on Œ or ‹ on t he electronic main k ey . To w - a w a y a l a r m The switc h is located in t he center[...]

40 Tow- away alar m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The alarm wi ll las t appro ximat ely 3 minutes in form o f f lashing exterior lam ps. A t the same tim e an alarm will soun d for 30 seco nds. The a larm wil l sta y on even if th e vehicle is im[...]

41 Easy-en try/exit f eature Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Easy -entr y / exit f eature With the easy-entry/exit feature activat ed, t he s teering wheel tilts upw ards and the driv er’s seat mov es rearw ards. This allo ws easier entry into a[...]

42 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Front seat adjus tmen t T o operate the front po w er seat adjus tment switc hes, turn the electronic k e y in s tarter swit ch t o position 1 or 2 ( w it h a f r on t d o or o p e n , t he p owe r s ea t s [...]

43 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Powe r se a t The switc hes are located in eac h front door . W e r e co m m e nd to a dj u st t h e p ower se a t i n t h e fo l low i ng order: 1 Sea t, up / do wn Press the swit ch (up / do wn direct ion[...]

44 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 5 Head res trai nt The height of the head restr aint is adjust ed automatic ally with the seat so that the back of t he head is supported appro ximatel y at ear lev el. A djus t the head res traint using the[...]

45 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Manua l seat (S tandard equipment on Model C 240) W e recommend to adjust t he seat in the follo wing order: 1 Fo re / a f t a d j u st m e n t Lift handle (1), slide seat to d esired pos ition and allo w h[...]

46 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 5 Head restr aint he ight Raising: Pull up on head res traint. Low ering: Push butt on (5) and p ush down on head res traint. A djus t head res traint to sup p ort the bac k of the head appro ximatel y at ea[...]

47 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Remo v al and i nsta llation of fr ont seat head restraint s Powe r se a t Caution! Do not remov e head rest raints except when mounting seat cov ers. Whenev er restra i nts ha v e been remov ed be sure to [...]

48 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Manua l seat T o remov e: Pull head res traint to its highes t position. Push butt on (1) and pull out h e ad res traint compl e te ly . T o ins tall: Inse rt he ad r estraint a nd p ush i t down to the s to[...]

49 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Mult iconto ur se at (optional ) W e recommend to adjus t the multicontour seat in the following orde r: 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backr est botto m 3 Bac kres t cente r 4 Side bols ter adjus tment Some models[...]

50 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Heated seats (op t ion al) The front seat he ate rs can be switc hed on with t he electronic k ey in star ter switc h position 1 or 2. The switc h is located in t he center console. Pres s switc h t o turn o[...]

51 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Not e : When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical p ower . It is not advisable to use the seat heat er longe r than necessary . The seat heater s ma y automaticall y swit ch o[...]

52 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rear seat head restraints Folding head res traints b ack with switc h in t he center console: Turn the electronic k e y in sta rter swit ch to p osition 1 or 2. Fol di ng he ad r e strai nt s b ack : Press t[...]

53 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Place head res traints uprigh t Placing head r es traints upri ght: Pull the head res traint f orward until it lock s into position . Angle of head restra i nts: The head res traint angle can b e adjus ted [...]

54 Seats Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Head res traint height Raising : Pull up on head res traint. Lo wering: Push butt on (2) and p ush do wn on head res traint. A djust head res traint t o support the bac k of the head appro ximatel y at ear l[...]

55 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Seat belts an d integr ated r estr aint sy st em Y our vehicle is eq uipped with seat belts for all seats, emer gency tensioni ng retract ors f or all outb oard seat belts, du al front airba[...]

56 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Seat belt no nusage w arnin g sy st em W ith t he electronic k ey in st arter switc h position 2, a w arning sounds for a short time if the driv e r’s seat belt is not fas tened. A utomatic[...]

57 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Wa r n i n g ! F ailure t o wea r and properl y fas ten and position y our seat belt g reatl y incre ases y our risk of injuries an d their lik el y se verity in a n accident. Y o u an d you[...]

58 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x F as tening seat belts 1 Latc h plate 2 Buc kle 3 Rel e as e b u tto n Pu s h l a tch pl a te ( 1 ) i nt o b uck le (2 ) u n ti l i t cl i cks . Do no t twis t the belt. A twis ted seat belt [...]

59 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 4 Butt on for belt outlet height a djus tment T o rai se, slide belt outle t up ward. T o lo wer , press button (4) an d slide belt outlet do wnwar d. Opera tion of seat belts The inertia re[...]

60 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Wa r n i n g ! USE SEA T BEL TS PROPERL Y . • Seat belts can onl y w ork when used properl y . Ne ver wear s eat belts in an y other wa y than as desc ri bed in t his sect ion, a s tha t c [...]

61 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x • Pregna nt women s hould also use a lap- shoulder belt. The lap belt por tion should be positioned a s lo w as possible on t he hips to a v oid an y possible pre ssure on the abdomen . ?[...]

62 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Bab ySmar t TM airb ag d eact ivation s y stem Special BabySmart TM com pati ble ch ild seats , design ed for use with the Merced es-Benz sy st em and a vailable at an y authorized Merced es-[...]

63 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Supplemental Res traint Sy st em (SRS) Airbags ar e i ntend ed as a supplement to seat belts. Airbags al o ne cannot p rotec t as well as airbags plus seat b elts in i mp acts fo r whic h th[...]

64 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Emer gency t ensionin g retr actor (ET R) The seat belts for the front and rear outer seats are equipp ed with emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning retr actors are locat ed in ea[...]

65 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Airbag s Front airba gs 1 Driver airbag 2 Front pa ssenger airbag The mos t ef fectiv e o ccupant res traint sys tem y et dev eloped for use in production vehicles is t he seat belt. In some[...]

66 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x come on at all or if it fails t o extinguish after appro ximatel y 4 seconds or if it comes on thereafter , a malfunction in the sys tem has been det ec ted. The follo wing sys tem com ponent[...]

67 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The driv er and passenger front airbags are des igned to activa te onl y in certain f rontal im pacts ex ceeding a preset threshold . The front passenger airbag deplo ys onl y if the front p[...]

68 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Side i mpact airb ags, wind o w curtain airb ags 3 Side im pact airbags 4 Wi ndow cur tain airbags Side impact airbag s The side im p act ai rbags are designed to activ ate onl y in cert ain [...]

69 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The windo w curtain airbags are designed to ac tiv ate onl y in certain side im pacts ex ceeding a preset thr esh old . On l y th e h ead pro te cti on w in do w c urt ain airbag on the impa[...]

70 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Y our vehic le was originall y equipped with airb ags which are de signe d to ac tivate in c ertain impacts ex ceeding a pres et t hreshold to reduce the pot ential and se v erity of injury .[...]

71 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x • Sit prop erl y belted i n an upright posit ion with your back against the backrest. • Adj ust t he driv er seat as f ar as poss ible rearward, still permit ting p rope r op erati on of[...]

72 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Safe ty guidelines fo r t he seat bel t , emerg ency ten sioning retr actor and airbag Wa r n i n g ! • Damag ed seat belts or belts t hat w ere highl y s tressed in an a ccident mus t be r[...]

73 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Whe n you s el l your veh ic le we strongly urge you to give notice t o t he subsequent owner that it is equipped with an “SRS” b y alerting them to the applicable section in the Operato[...]

74 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Important! T h e u se of i n fa n t o r c h i l d re s t r a i n ts i s r e q u i r e d by l aw i n all 50 s tates an d all Canadian pr ovinces. Inf ants and small c hildren sh ould be seat e[...]

75 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Ins tallati on of infant a nd child res traint sy s tems This vehicle is provided with teth er a nchorages for a t op te t her s trap at eac h of the rear seating positions. Prior t o ins ta[...]

76 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o secure a tether s trap t o t he anchorag e, secur el y fas ten the hook (3) , whic h is part of the tether s trap, t o the a nchorage ring (2). F or safety , please make sure that the hoo[...]

77 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o f old mounts (1) b ack, pr e ss do wn butt on (2) on eac h mount and return mount int o its cat ch. Not e : Wi t h a child seat ins talled in the left rear seat, the seat belt f or t he [...]

78 Rest rain t sy stem s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Un l o ck i n g : Pull handl e (1) out to its st op. A djus ting: Mov e st eering wheel to the desired position. Locking: Push handl e (1) in until it eng ages. Im p ortant! Do not driv e the[...]

79 Steering wheel adjus t ment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x St eering wheel ad justmen t (ele ctrical ) T o adjus t the st e ering wheel position, turn the electronic key i n st ar te r sw i tch to p os i t i on 1 o r 2. Wi t h t h e dr i ve r?[...]

80 Rear view m i rrors Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rea r vi ew m irro rs Inside r ear view m irror Manually a djus t the mirror . Rear view m irr o r , automa tic a ntiglare Antig lare mode : Wi t h the electronic k ey in st arter swit ch posit[...]

81 Rear view m i rrors Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Ext erior rear vie w mir ror s The buttons are locat ed above the exter io r lam p switc h. The memory button (4) is locat e d on the driver’s door . Ext erior mir ror adjus tment Turn the e[...]

82 Rear view m i rrors Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x P arking position e xterior mi rror (onl y v ehicles wit h po wer seats) The passenger side exterior mirror can be adjus ted and programme d to assis t t he driver during parki ng maneuv e rs ([...]

83 Rear view m i rrors Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o st o re p assen ger m irror parkin g po sit ion: 1 . Turn t he ele ctron ic key in starter sw itch to position 1 or 2. The v e hicle mus t be sta tion ary . 2. Select passe nger side mirro[...]

84 Rear view m i rrors Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Driver ’s sid e exter ior mirror , an tigl are m ode Antig lare mode : Wi t h the electronic k ey in st arter swit ch position 2 , the mirror reflection brightness responds to cha nges in lig[...]

85 Memory f unction Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Memo ry fu nction The memory and s tored position b uttons are locat ed on the doo rs . 1 Memory butto n, used to s t ore selected posit i ons which can be retriev ed by pressing 2 S tored positi[...]

86 Memory f unction Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x St oring positi ons into m emory: Wi t h the electronic k ey in st arter swit ch position 1 or 2 or with the relev ant door open and the electronic k ey inserted in the start er switch. A djus t t[...]

87 Memory f unction Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Important! Prior to op erating the vehicle, the driver shoul d chec k and adjus t if necessary the seat height, s eat position fore and af t, and bac kres t angl e to in sure adequate control, re[...]

88 Instrumen t cluster Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x I n st r u m e n t c l u ste r[...]

89 Instrumen t cluster Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Knob f o r ins trument cl ust er illumination, s e ep a g e9 0 Reset k nob for trip odomet er , see page 9 1 and individual sett ings, see pag e 1 1 1 2 T achomet er 3 Antiloc k brak e sy s [...]

90 Instrumen t cluster Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x A ctivating ins trument clus ter displa y T h e i n st r u m e n t c l u ste r i s a c ti va t e d by : • Opening the door 1 . • Pressing button (1) on t he ins trum ent clus ter 1 . • Tu[...]

91 Instrumen t cluster Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Outside t emper ature indicat or (1 7) The tem perature sensor is located in the front bum per are a. D ue to it s l oc atio n, t he sens or ca n be af fe cted by road or engine heat during id[...]

92 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Multifunc tion s teering wheel, mu ltifunction displ a y P54.30-3841-29[...]

93 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Depending on y our vehicle’s equipment, y ou ma y use the buttons on the multifunction s teering wheel t o call up, cont rol and set the foll owing s ys te[...]

94 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Note : The displa y s in the multifunction d ispla y can be s et to German , English, F rench, It alian or Spanish languag e. See the “INSTR U MENT CLUS TER[...]

95 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Multif unction display 2 Multifunct ion s teering whe el Turn the electronic k e y in sta rter swit ch to p osition 1 or 2. Press bu tton: 3 è for n ext s[...]

96 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Tri p-/ main odomet er , FSS, coolant tem peratur e, ve hicle speed, engine oil le vel i ndicator P54.30-3638-29[...]

97 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Trip odomet er and main od ometer See page 9 1 for ins tructions on resetting the trip odometer . 2 Coolant t e m perature g auge, see pag e 1 24 3 V ehicl[...]

98 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Au d i o s ys t e m s Radio 1 A u dio sys tem is sw itc h ed of f. 2 The radi o is switc hed on. 3 W a ve band s etting and memory loca tion number , where ap[...]

99 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x CD pl a yer 1 Radio sy st em is swit che d off. 2 The CD pla y er is switc hed on. 3 T h e n u m b e r o f t h e C D c ur r e n t ly p l a y in g i s d i sp [...]

100 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Cassette pla yer 1 A u dio sys tem is sw itc h ed of f. 2 The cassett e pla yer is switc hed on. 3 Side being pla yed. The radio mus t be switc he d on. The [...]

101 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Te l e p h o n e T elephone book 1 The tele phon e is swi tched of f. 2 The v ehic le is cur rentl y outside the transmitt er or receiv er range. 3 The tele[...]

102 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The telephone mus t be switched on. Press t he è or ÿ butt on repeatedl y until the displa y (3) appears. See the separate t elep hone inst r uctions man u[...]

103 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Red ia li ng 1 T he telep hone is ready for use. 2 Number or n am e s tored in the redial memory . 3 Number in the redial memory — redialing has comme nce[...]

104 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The telephone mus t be switched on. Press t he è or ÿ butt on repeatedl y until the displa y (1) appear s. Pressing the í button acti vate s the redial me[...]

105 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Incoming ca ll The telephone mus t be switched on. 1 “CALL” — y ou are being call ed. 2 Signal s trength: V ehicles with audio sy st em (in top right [...]

106 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Navi ga t i o n s yst e m 1 The na vigation sy s tem is swit ched off. 2 The na vig ation sy st em is switc hed on but no destination has bee n specifi ed. 3[...]

107 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Tri p c o mpu te r 1 “AFTER ST ART” — short dis tance memory 2 “AFTER RESET” — long distanc e memory 3 Estimated range remainin g 4 Dis tance c [...]

108 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o reset the shor t “AFTER ST AR T” (1) or long “AFTE R RE SET” distance memory (2 ): Call up the rele vant disp la y (1 or 2) using the j or k butt[...]

109 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Malfunc tion / war ning messag e memor y 1 There are no messages s tored in the sys tem. 2 Number of mess ages s tored in the sy s tem. 3 There are messages[...]

110 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The message memory will be cleared when t he electronic k ey is turned in the s tarter switc h to position 1 or 2. Should an y subsequent faults occur , they[...]

111 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Individual settings 1 Preliminary dis pla y of the in dividual settings . 2 “SETTINGS” – the requested m enu can be called up in thi s opti ons m enu:[...]

112 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Press t he è or ÿ butt on repeatedl y until the individual sett ing preliminary displa y (1) appears . Press t he j or k butto n until the setting menu “[...]

113 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x “INS TRUMENT CLUST ER” P54.30-3646-29[...]

114 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Prelimi nary display of the indiv idual sett ings 2 “SETTINGS” – the menu “INSTRUMENT CLUS TER ” can be called up in t his options menu. Pressin [...]

115 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Press t he è or ÿ butt on repeatedl y until the individual sett ing preliminary displa y (1) appears . Press t he j or k butto n until the setting menu ?[...]

116 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o retu rn menu “INS TRUME NT CLU STER ” (5 t o 9) to its fa ctory setting: • Call up one of t he setting menus(3 t o 9). • Press t he reset knob on[...]

117 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x “LIGHT ING” P54.30-3647-29[...]

118 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Prelimi nary display of the indiv idual sett ings 2 “SETTINGS” – in t his optio ns menu you can ca ll up the me nu “ LIG HTI NG ”. Pressin g butt[...]

119 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x “VEHICLE” (aud io and centra l locking s ys tem) P54.30-3636-29[...]

120 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Prelimi nary display of the indiv idual sett ings 2 “SETTINGS” – in t his optio ns menu you can ca ll up the me nu “ VEH ICL E”. Pressin g button[...]

121 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x “CONVENI ENCE” (only vehicles wit h pow er sea ts) P54.30-3648-29[...]

122 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Prelimi nary display of the indiv idual sett ings 2 “SETTINGS” – in t his optio ns menu you can ca ll up the menu “CONVENIEN CE” . Pressin g butt[...]

123 Multifuncti on steering wheel, m ultifunction di splay Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T o retur n menu “C ONVENIEN CE” (3 t o 5) t o its fact ory setting: • Call up men u (3 to 5). • Press t he reset knob on the i ns trumen t clus ter[...]

124 Flexible s ervice system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Coolan t temp erat ure gauge Turn the electronic k e y in sta rter swit ch to p osition 1 or 2. Call up the trip odomet er and main odometer by pressing b utton è or ÿ on the multifun c[...]

125 Flexible s ervice system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Flexible service s ys tem (FSS) (servic e indic ator) The FSS permits a f l exible service schedule t hat is directl y related to t he operating conditions of the veh ic le . The symbol [...]

126 Flexible s ervice system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The service indicator disappears automaticall y after 30 second s or if the knob for ins trument c lus ter illumination, see page 8 8, in t he ins trument clus ter is pressed . Calling up[...]

127 Flexible s ervice system Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Fo llo wing a com plet ed A or B service the Mer cedes-Be nz Cent er sets th e coun ter mileag e t o 1 0 000 miles (Canada: 1 5 000 km) a nd 365 da y s. The count e r can also b e set by[...]

128 Engine oil level indica t or Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Engine oi l lev el indic ator T o c heck the engine oil le vel, p ark vehicle on l ev e l ground, with engine at normal operational t emperatur e . Check oil le vel appro ximatel y 5 [...]

129 Engine oil level indica t or Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x O n e of t h e f o l l ow i n g me ss a g e s w i ll s u b s e q u e n tly ap p e a r on the indicator: “EN GINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.” No oil needs to be add e d. “EN GINE OIL LE[...]

130 Exterior l amp switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Ext erior lam p swit ch M Off U A utomatic headlam p mode, see be lo w . C Parking lam ps ( also si de marker la mps, ta illa mps, lice nce pla te la mps, in s t rum ent pan el lamps) Canada[...]

131 Exterior l amp switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Headl amp mode (HEAD LAMPS ) (US A onl y) The headlam ps can be switc hed on and off manuall y or automatically , or switched to da yt ime runn ing lamp mode. Manua l operation: The lo w be[...]

132 Exterior l amp switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Da ytim e running la mp mod e Turn ext erior lamp switch to position M . When the engine is running, t he low beam headl amps (include s parking lam ps and license plat e lam ps) are auto ma[...]

133 Exterior l amp switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Locator lighting Afte r unl oc king the v ehi cle w ith the elect roni c main k ey during dark ness, the fog lam ps, parking la mps, taillam ps and li cense plate lam ps swit ch on f or app[...]

134 Combina tion switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Combina tion swit ch 1 Low beam (exterio r lamp switc h position B ) 2 High bea m (exterio r lamp switc h position B ) 3 High beam flasher (high beam a v ailable independent of exterior lam p [...]

135 Combina tion switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 6 Press switch brief ly: Sin gle wi pe wit h out washe r f luid (select onl y if win dshield is wet) . Push switc h past resis tance point: W indshield washe r sys tem, wind shield wip ers. S[...]

136 Combina tion switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Blocked wind shie ld w ipers If the windshield wip ers become bloc ked (for example, due to s now), swit ch off the wipers. For saf ety reasons before removing ice or sno w, r e mov e electron[...]

137 Hazard warn ing flasher Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Hazar d war ning f lasher sw itch The hazard wa rning f lasher can be activated either manuall y via the switc h located in the dashboard, or it is activ ated aut om aticall y at the time[...]

138 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Climat e contr ol (model C 240) P83.20-2127-29[...]

139 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Displa y and con trols 2 Air vol ume control for lef t center air outlet 3 Center air outlet, left, adjus table 4 Thu mbw hee l fo r add ing ou tsid e a ir a t ai r ou tle ts fo r cen ter , l [...]

140 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Disp la y and c ontro ls 1 Air volu me 2 T em perature control, left 3 T em perature control, right 4 Air dis tribution control switc h 5 Rear windo w defros ter , see page 1 57 6 Econom y mod e,[...]

141 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Climat e contr ol The sy st em is alwa y s at operational readiness, ex cept when manuall y swit ched off. The climate co ntrol onl y operates wi th the engine running. The tem perature selector[...]

142 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Basic s etting – aut omatic mode Press U button. Air v olume and dis tribution are controll ed automatically . Set the lef t and right temp erature to 72 ° F (22 ° C). This pro v ides for c o[...]

143 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Defros ting Press t he P bu tton. The i ndi ca tor lamp i n th e b utton illuminat es. Switc h off air recirculation, if select ed. Press button O , th e i ndi cator lamp in th e b utton will g [...]

144 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x W indshield f ogged up on t he outsid e Swit c h on th e winds hield wiper . Close air outlet at dashboard t o p center . Switc h to manual mode. Turn air distribution switch t o posit ion h or k[...]

145 Climat e control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Climat e contr ol - OFF/ON T o switc h the climate control off, set the air v olume cont rol sw itch to posi tion 0 . The fresh air suppl y to the vehicle inter i or is shut off. While drivin g,[...]

146 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x A utomatic climate co ntrol P83.30-3413-29[...]

147 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 Displa y and con trols 2 Air vol ume control for lef t center air outlet 3 Center air outlet, left, adjus table 4 Thu mbw hee l fo r add ing ou tsid e a ir a t ai r ou tle ts fo r cen[...]

148 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Disp la y and c ontro ls 1 T em perature control, left, low ering 2 T em perature control, left, raising 3 Air dis tribution control switc h left (aut omatic, manual ope ration) 4 A ctiv[...]

149 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 1 T em perature, left 2 T em perature, right 3 Air vol ume 4 Aut oma tic m ode i s se lected A uto matic climat e control The sy st em is alw a ys at operational readiness, ex cept when[...]

150 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Not e s: Do n o t ob str u c t t he a i r f l ow by p l a ci n g o bj e c t s o n t he a ir f lo w -through exhaus t slots belo w the rear windo w . Also k eep the air intak e grill in f[...]

151 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Special settings (use only for s hort du rati on) Air dis tribution , manual Press lef t or ri ght U button. The h , j and k symbols are visible. Tur n t he button to select the air dis[...]

152 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Defros ting W indow s f ogged up on t he insid e Press t he P bu tton. The i ndi ca tor lamp i n th e b utton illuminat es. Switc h off air recirculation, if select ed. Press button O , [...]

153 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Air rec ircu latio n Select air recirculation: Press bu tton O brief l y . The indicator lam p in t he butt on illuminat es. T o swi tch o f f the air recirculation : Press bu tton O br[...]

154 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Activ a ted charcoal f ilter An activ ated charcoal filter mark edl y r educes bad odo rs and remo ves pollutants fr o m air ent erin g the passenger com partment. T o select, press e bu[...]

155 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Econom y mode The function of this set ting corresponds t o the automatic m ode. Ho we ver , because t he air conditioning com pressor will not eng age (fuel s a vings), it is not possi[...]

156 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Res idual engine heat utili zation Wi t h the engine switc hed off, it is possible to c ontinue to heat or ventilate t he interior for a short while. Air v ol ume and d is trib ution are[...]

157 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rear wi nd ow d ef ro ster Turn the electronic k e y in sta rter swit ch to p osition 2. T o select: Press t he F button in t he control panel of t he automatic air conditioner . The in[...]

158 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Front cent er console s tor age co mpar tment v entilatio n The front cent er console com partment has its o wn air outlet. T o o pe n: Rai se lever (1) . T o cl o se: Lo wer lev er (1).[...]

159 Automatic climate control Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rea r passenger com par tment adjus table air outlets 1 Center air outlet, left 2 Air volume control f or center air outlets T o open: Turn t he wheel upwa rd. 3 Center air out let, rig[...]

160 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x A udio and t elephone opera tion These ins tructions are int ended to help y ou become acqu ainted with your Mercedes-Benz audio sys tem. The y contain us eful tips and a detailed des c ription of[...]

161 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Oper ating and displa y e lements 1 On/off, v olume, see pag e 1 63 2 T elephone mode selector, see page 1 77 3 Seek tuning, see pag e 1 67, Track s earch ( tape ), see page 1 7 1, Skipp ing tra [...]

162 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 8 Displa y panel The cassette slot is located behind the displa y panel. For notes o n pl a ying casset tes, see p age 1 69 9 Alpha -numeric k eypad f or s tation s tor age and frequency e ntry, s[...]

163 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Butt on and soft k ey operation In these ins tructions, the alpha-numeric k eypad (right side of radio f ace) and the function b uttons (left sid e of the radio face ) are refer r ed t o as “bu[...]

164 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Adj ustin g t he v olume Turning t he control kn ob clockwise will increase t he v olume, counterc lockwise will dec rease t he v olume. Not e : The v olume setting can be selected separatel y for[...]

165 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Fa d e r Press t he “AUD” k ey repe ated l y un til “F ADER ” appears on the displ a y . Pr ess th e “R” key to mov e the soun d to t he re ar sp e a ker s or t h e “ F” k ey t o [...]

166 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x A udio sy s tem t one le vel s election T o select the ton e lev el sett ing s for radi o, c asse tte, and CD ope rati on pre ss t he k ey “A UD”. The tone le vel settings m enu is now displa [...]

167 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Manua l tuning Press eit her the or button. S tep-by-s tep s tation tuning i n ascending or descendi ng order of frequency will tak e place. The firs t three tuning s teps will take place without[...]

168 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x We a t h e r B a n d Press t he “WB” k ey . The las t weather band s tation is tuned in. Use buttons - to select a different s tation. If the s tation cannot b e receiv e d, t he ne xt a vaila[...]

169 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Sto ring stations Hold the desired number butt on - down f or appro ximately 2 seconds. The currentl y displa y ed freq u enc y is s to red on t h e s elec ted statio n bu tton. The s torage proc[...]

170 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The sy st em will switc h to c a s s e t te m o d e . T r a ck 1 w il l b e pla yed an d “ SI DE 1” displa y ed. Trac k 1 is the side of t he c as s e t te w hi ch i s fa c i ng u p wa r d s .[...]

171 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Tr ack s election Press t he track selection “TRK” k e y . The curren t track will be displ a y ed as “ SIDE 1 ” or “SIDE 2”. The trac k will be c hanged aut omaticall y at the end of[...]

172 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Scanni ng Press t he button. “SEEK FWD” will ap pear on the displa y . Eac h trac k will be pla yed for 8 s eco nds in ascending order . The searc h w i l l s t o p i f a n y o f t h e , , , ,[...]

173 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x CD mo de Gener al not es on CD mode S h o u l d e xc e ss i ve t e mp e r a t u r e s o c c u r w h i l e i n C D m o d e , “ C D T E M P H I G H ” w i l l a p p e a r o n t h e d i s p l ay [...]

174 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x CD changer 1 in stalled 1 CD c hanger 2 CD mag azine 3 CD tra y 4 CD If a CD c han ger 1 is i n sta l le d , it ca n b e o pe r a te d f ro m t h e front control panel of the radio. A loaded mag a[...]

175 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Pla ying CDs Press the b utton. When the changer is used f or the first time after rem oving/inserting a magazine, pla y begins at CD 1 tr ack 1 . After that, the CD most rec entl y pla y ed will[...]

176 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Fa st fo r wa r d / r ev e rs e Press and hold t he button f or audible fas t f orward. Press and hold t he butt on for audible re verse. The se arch w il l stop whe n t he button i s released. Th[...]

177 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Direct tr ack selecti on Trac ks can b e selected d irectl y using the buttons on the alpha-nume ric k eypad. Pr ess the “ function butt on, follo wed b y t he track number . Trac k and ti me d[...]

178 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Adj ustin g t he v olume Turning t he control kn ob clockwise will increase t he v olume, counterc lockwise will dec rease t he v olume. Not e : The v olume setting can be selected separatel y for[...]

179 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Searc hing and s electing telepho ne book entries b y name Press t he “ABC” k ey . The curre nt na me is s hown on the displ a y . T he s t ored entries in alphabetical or der can be selec te[...]

180 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Manual repea t dialing (red ial) The las t number entered can be re-s elected b y press ing the “SND” ke y once, and the call can be placed by pressing the “SND” k ey a s econd time. The l[...]

181 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Expres s-dialin g Press one of the n umber buttons - f or more tha n 1 se cond . The phone number or t he name st ored at this mem ory location will appear on the screen. When the call is initiat[...]

182 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T erminati ng call A current call can be terminat ed by pressing the “END” button. Muting a call Pressing the “MUT” k ey will silence t he call. The caller can no longer hear y ou. T o r e[...]

183 Aud io sy ste m Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Emer gency call Important! If y ou press button for more than 1 second, the number s tored in memory location 1 (for ex amp le 9 1 1) will be dial ed. The 9 1 1 emergency call sy st em is a publi[...]

184 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Powe r wi nd ows The control panel is loc ated on the driv e r’s door . Switc hes for: 1 left, front 2 right, fr ont 3 left, rear 4 right, rear There are individual switc hes in the f ront pa[...]

185 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Expres s opening and closing Press or pul l switc h pas t resist ance point and releas e – windo w opens or closes com pletel y . T o i nterrupt proce dure , br ief ly pres s or pu ll swi tc[...]

186 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Bloc king of rear door windo w opera tion The switc h (1) is located on the driver’s door . If no operation of the rear windo w s by swit ch (f or inst a nce by c hildr en) is des ired, slid [...]

187 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Sliding/pop-up ro of 1 to sl ide roof open 2 to slide roof closed 3 to r aise roof at rear 4 to lo w er roof at rear Turn the electronic k e y in star ter switc h to position 1 or 2. T o open,[...]

188 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Opening or closing the sliding / pop-up roof aut omaticall y Mov e the switc h p as t resis tance point in the direction required and release. The sliding / pop- up roof opens or closes complet[...]

189 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Interio r li ghtin g 1 Rea r i n te ri o r l ig ht s Press t he button t o switch the rear passenger com partment light s on / off. 2 Right fron t reading lam p Press t he button t o switch th[...]

190 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Not e s: The time dela y for the interior light to switc h off after the electronic ke y is remove d from the s tarter switc h can be ad jus ted in the “In dividual settings ” – “LIGHTI[...]

191 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rea r w in dow su ns h ad e (o ption al) The switc h is located in t he center console. Turn the electronic k e y in sta rter swit ch to p osition 1 or 2. Press t he switc h br ief ly: 1 to r [...]

192 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Sun visors Swing sun vi sors (2) do wn (arro w 3) t o protect ag ains t sun g lare. If sunlight enter s thro ugh a side windo w , diseng age sun visor (2) f rom the inner mounting (1 ) and pivo[...]

193 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Interi or S torag e compa rtments and ar mres t s Wa r n i n g ! T o help a void personal inj ury during a co llision or sudden ma n euv er , ex ercise care when s to wing things. Put lugg age[...]

194 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Glov e bo x 1 Un l o ck e d p o s i t i o n 2 Lock ed position 3 Glo ve bo x 4 Glo ve bo x lid r elease Pull t o open Note s : P r i o r t o c l o s i n g t h e g l o ve b ox , c l o s e t h e [...]

195 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Sto rage com partment in front of armres t 5 S torage com partment in front of armres t To o p e n : Slide cov er (5) rearward. To c l o s e : Slide cov er ( 5) forw ard. Note : The com partme[...]

196 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Sto rage com pa rtment belo w t he front armres t T o o pen compartm ent in armre st: Lift armres t b y handle (6). T o o pen compartm ent un der armre st: Lift armres t b y handle (7). To c l [...]

197 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Cup holder 1 Cup holder in f r ont seat ar mres t Open the st orage com partment in front of the armres t, s e ep a g e1 9 5 . Close the st orage com partment in front of the armres t, s e ep [...]

198 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 2 Cup holder in rear s eat armres t To o p e n : Push front of sliding compartment – the cup holder slides o ut. To c l o s e : Push the sliding com partment ba ck until it eng ages. Wa r n i[...]

199 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Asht ra y s Center console To o p e n : Briefly t ouch the mark on the co ver , the ashtra y opens auto maticall y . T o remov e ashtra y insert from center console: Prior to removing the asht[...]

200 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rea r s ea ts To o p e n a s h t r ay : Pull at top of cov er . To r e m o v e i n s e r t : Pr ess la tc h (2) and remo v e ins ert. T o replace insert: Ins tall inser t and close the ashtra y[...]

201 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Light er 1 Center c onsole lighter The lighter is located in the center console compartment in front of the ar m res t, see page 1 95. Turn the electronic k e y in star ter switc h to position[...]

202 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Par cel net in front passeng er footw ell A small conv en ience parcel net is located in the front passeng er footw ell. It is for sma ll and light items, suc h as road maps , mail, etc. Ski sa[...]

203 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 3. Open hook and loop s trap (2) and p ull ski s ack int o passenger com partment and unfold. 4. Open flap in tru nk b y pulling handle (3).[...]

204 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 5. From tru nk, slide s kis into ski sacks 6. W rap s trap a round ski sack and armres t. 7 . Close clasp (ar row s 4 and 5) and pull s trap tight t o immo bilize s kis. Wa r n i n g ! Th e sk [...]

205 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 8. Connect snap hook (6) of front s trap t o ey e (7) located on center tu nnel in front of rear seat bench. U nlo adin g an d foldin g 1 . Loosen s trap, open clasp b y press ing tabs (arro w[...]

206 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 5. Clo se ski sac k com partment cov er . R emov al of s ki sac k F or remov al of the ski sac k we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-B enz Center . Note : T o prev ent unauthor[...]

207 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Enlar ged car go area (optional) 1 . P ull handle (1) locat ed in trunk t o unloc k backres t. O n v e h i c l e s w i t h o p t i o n a l s p l i t f o l d i n g r e a r s e a t b a ck r e st[...]

208 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Setting up rear seat bench 1 . Pull b ackres t (4) up until it lock s in its upright positi on. Chec k for se cure loc king b y pushin g and pulling on t he bac kres t. The pop-up indicat ors ([...]

209 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Loading ins tructions (V ehicle with enlarg ed cargo area) The total load weight including v ehicle occupants and lugga ge/cargo shou ld not exc eed the v ehic le capacity w eight i ndicat ed [...]

210 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Cellular telephone The v ehicl e is p repared f or the ins tallati on of a cellul ar telephone. F or further information and ins tallation contact y our authorized M ercedes-Benz Center . Wa r [...]

211 Interior equipment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T elephone, gener al See separate instructi on manual fo r ins tru cti ons on ho w to op erate the telephone. Wa r n i n g ! A dri v e r’s atten tion to the ro ad mu st alwa y s be hi s / he[...]

212 Garage door open er Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Garag e door opener 1 Signal transmitter k ey s 2 Indicator lam p 3 Port able remote control transmitter The built-in remot e control is capable of operating up t o three separatel y controlle[...]

213 Garage door open er Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x For op eration in the US A onl y: This dev i ce com plies with Part 1 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject t o the follo wing tw o conditions: (1) This dev ice ma y not ca use harmful int[...]

214 Garage door open er Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 3. Us ing bot h han ds, sim ultan eou sly push t he hand - held transmitter butt on and the desi red integr ated remote control butt on. Do not release the buttons until com pleting s te p 4. [...]

215 Garage door open er Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 3. Fir ml y press and release the prog rammed integrat ed remo te control tr ansmit button. Press and release same button a second time to com plete the training proce ss. (Some gara ge door [...]

216 Garage door open er Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Operati on of remote control: 1 . Tur n electronic k ey in s tart er switc h to position 1 or 2. 2. Select and p ress the appropriate butt on to activ ate the remo te controlled de vi ce. The [...]

217 Contents - Drivin g Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Driving Control a nd operation of radio transmitters ...... ................... ...... 21 8 The f irst 1 000 mile s (1 500 km) .............. ............. ...... 2 1 9 Maintenance ... ......[...]

218 Control and operati on of radio tr ansmitters Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Contr ol and oper ation of r adio tr ansmitt ers COMAN D, radio, t elephone and tw o-wa y rad io 1 Observe all le gal requi remen ts. T elephones and tw o-w a y rad i[...]

219 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x The firs t 1 000 miles (1 500 km) The more cautiousl y you treat y our vehicle d ur ing the break -in period, the more satisfied y ou will be with its performance la ter on. Ther[...]

220 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x T ele Aid Important! Th e i n i ti a l a c ti va t io n o f t h e Tele A i d syste m may o n ly be performed b y com pleting t he subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the “SOS”[...]

221 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x pressing the butt on (for longer t han 2 seconds) locat ed under t he cov er. See below for ins tru ctions on in itiating an emer gency call m anuall y . Once the emerg ency call is in progress, the ind[...]

222 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Initiati ng an emer gency ca ll Manually: Brie f l y pres s on co ver (1) – the cov er will open. Press the emergency call switc h (2 ) brief l y (for longer than 2 seconds) . The indicator lam p in th[...]

223 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Roadside Ass istance button • Located belo w t he center armres t cov er is the Roadside Ass istance bu tton • . P ressing and holding the butt on (f or lon ger than 2 seconds) will initiat e a call[...]

224 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Information button ¡ Located belo w t he center armres t cov er is t he Information button ¡ . Pres sing and ho lding the butt on (for long er than 2 seconds) will initiat e a call to the Client Assist[...]

225 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x U pgrade Signals T ele Aid sy s tem processes calls using the follo wing priority . • A utomatic emergency – Firs t priority • Manual emergency – Second pr iority • Roadside assistance – Thi[...]

226 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rem ote d oo r u nl o ck I n t h e c a s e yo u h ave yo u r ve h i c l e l o cke d u n i n t e n t i o n a l ly (e.g. k ey inside v ehicle), and the reserv e k ey is not handy , contact the Mercedes-Ben[...]

227 Tele Aid Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Starg ui de (except Ca nada) (onl y v ehic les with optional COMAND s y s tem) If y ou ha ve c hos en St arguide Service, you can reques t se veral individ ual informations, f or exam ple the lates t ne[...]

228 Catalytic converter Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Catal yt ic con v erter Y our Mer cedes-Benz is eq uipped with mon olithic type catalytic converters, an im p ortant el ement in conjunc tion with the ox ygen sens ors to ac hie ve subs tantia[...]

229 Emission con trol Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Emi ssi on con tro l Certain sy st ems of the engine serve to k eep the to xic com ponents of the exhaus t g ases within per missible limits required by la w . These sys tems, of course, will f[...]

230 Starter switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Starte r swi tch 0 The electronic k ey can be withdra wn in this p osition onl y . The s teering is loc ked when the electronic k ey is remov ed from t he s tarter switc h. If necessary , mov e s t[...]

231 Starter switch Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Important! If the electronic k ey i s left in the s tarter s witch position 0 for a e xtended peri od of time, it can no longer b e t u r n e d i n t h e l o ck . I n t h i s c a s e , r e m ov e [...]

232 Starting and turni ng off the enginge Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Sta rting and tur ning off the engine Bef ore s tar ting Ensure that parking br ake is e ng aged and that select or lev er is i n position “P” or “N” (gears hif t lev[...]

233 Manual t ransmissi on Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Manua l tran smission See illus tration f or gearshift lev er positions correspond ing to the individ ual gears. S top the vehicle com pletel y before s hi fting into re verse; to s hif t i[...]

234 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x A utomatic transmission The autom ati c t rans mis sion se lec ts in div idu al ge ars aut omaticall y , dep e ndent upon • Selector l ever position • Program mode selector • Accelera[...]

235 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Driving The select or lever is automaticall y loc ked while in position “P”. T o mov e the selector lev er out of position “P”, the service brak e pedal mus t be firml y depressed [...]

236 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x St opping For b rief s tops, e.g. at tr aff ic lights, lea ve the tra nsmi ssi on i n gear an d ho ld vehic le wi th t he ser vic e brake. For longer s tops with the engine idling, shift in[...]

237 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Select or lev er position 1 Program mode in dicator , see pa ge 24 1 2 Gear rang e indicator s The current selector le ver position is highlighted in the gear r ange indicat or displa y (2[...]

238 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Neu t ral No p o wer is tr ansmitted from the engine t o t he drive a x le. When the brakes are released, the ve h i c l e c a n b e m ove d f r e e ly (p u s h e d o r towe d ) . D o not e[...]

239 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Press and hold selector lev er in the æ direction: The transmission will s hif t from the current gear dir ec tly to ge ar ran ge “ D ”. Important! With tra nsm ission in g ear ra nge[...]

240 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Gear rang es: U pshift through 4th gear onl y . S uitable f or performance drivin g. U pshift through 3rd gear only . Suit able for moderatel y st eep hills. S ince the transmission does no[...]

241 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Prog ram mode selector swi tch The transmission is p r o vided wit h a select or switc h (1) for S tandard “S” an d Wint er / W et (s now and ice) “ W” program modes . The progr am[...]

242 Automatic transmission Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x W W inter / W et (snow an d ice) mode Press switch. “W” is displ a yed in the gear range indicator displa y , se e p age 237. The vehicle s t arts out in 2nd gear , ex cept with selec t[...]

243 Parking bra ke Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x P arking bra ke T o eng age, f irml y dep ress parking brake pedal. When the electronic k ey is in s tar ter switc h position 2, the brak e war ning lamp in the ins trumen t clus ter should come o[...]

244 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Driving ins tructions Drive sens ibly – Sav e Fuel Fu e l c o ns u mpt i o n, to a g r ea t e xt e n t , d e pe nd s on d r i vi n g habits a nd operating conditions. T o sa v e fuel you sh[...]

245 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x P ow er assi stance Br akes The condition of t he parking brak e sy st em is chec ked each t i me the vehicle is in the shop for the req uired maintenance service. If the parking br ake is r[...]

246 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Caution! When driving do wn long and s t e ep grade s, reliev e t he load on the brak es b y shifting int o a low er ge ar to use the engine’s braking po wer . This helps prev ent o verheat[...]

247 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Important! It is advisab le to set the parking b rake wheneve r parking or lea vi ng the v e hicle. In addition, mo ve selector lev er to position “P” (manu al transmission: firs t or re[...]

248 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Specified tire pressures mus t be maintained. This applies particularl y if th e tires are subjected t o high loads (e.g. high speeds, hea vy loads, high ambient temp er a t ur e s ). Aq u a [...]

249 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Tire t ract ion The safe s peed on a wet, s now co vere d or icy road is alw a y s low er than on a dry road . Y ou should pa y particular attention to the c ondition of the road whenev er t[...]

250 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Snow chains Use onl y snow chains that are tes ted and recommended b y Merced es-Benz. Y our aut horized Mercedes-B enz Center will be glad t o advise y ou on this subject. Chains should onl [...]

251 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x I f t h e v e h i c l e i s p a r k e d a f te r b e i n g d r i ve n o n s a l t t r e a te d r o a d s , t h e b r a k i n g e f f i c i e n c y s h o u l d b e t e ste d as so o n a s pos[...]

252 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x • Tires: W e recomm end M+S ra ted rad ial-p l y tire s on all four wheels for t he winter season. Observe per missibl e ma ximum s peed f or M+ S rat ed radial-pl y tires and t he legal sp[...]

253 Driving instructions Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x P a ssenger compar tment Tra velin g a broa d Abroad, there is a widely-spread M ercedes- Benz service netw ork at y our disposal. If you plan t o tra v el into ar eas which are not lis ted [...]

254 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Cruis e control The cruise control allo w s y ou to drive in a mor e relax ed manner , f or exam ple ov er long dis tances, as it auto maticall y maintains the set s peed b y activel y regulating [...]

255 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 3 Canceling T o cancel the cruise control, br ief l y pus h lev er to position 3. When y ou s tep on the brak e pedal or the vehicle speed drops below a pproximat ely 25 m ph (40 km / h), for exa[...]

256 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Not e s: If the engine does not brak e the vehicle su f ficientl y while driving on a do wn grade, the speed y ou set on the cruise control ma y be ex c eeded. In this case the follo wing will ass[...]

257 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Br ake assis t sy s tem (B AS) The B A S is designed to maximize th e v e hicle’s braking capa bility dur ing emer gen cy brak ing maneu ver s by ha ving maximum po wer boos t applied t o t he [...]

258 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Antiloc k brak e sy s tem (ABS) Important! The ABS improv es s teering con trol of the vehicle during hard brak ing man euvers. The ABS prev ents the wheels from loc ki ng up abov e a vehicle spee[...]

259 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ABS con trol The ABS malfunction indicator la mp - in the ins trument clus ter comes on with the electronic k ey in s tarter swit ch position 2 and shou ld go out with the eng ine runni ng. When [...]

260 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Electr onic st ability pr ogra m (ESP) The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the v ehicle under v arious driving condition s. Over/unders teering of the vehicle is[...]

261 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Not e s: The yellow ESP warning lamp v in t he speedometer dial comes on with the electronic k ey in s tart er switch position 2. It should go out with the engine running. If the ESP war ning mes[...]

262 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ESP c ontrol switc h ESP contro l switc h locat e d on cent er console. 1 Pr e s s to s wi tch E SP o f f ESP warning lam p v in located in speedome ter dial co mes on. 2 Pr e s s to s wi tch E SP[...]

263 Driving systems Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Not e s: A void spinning of one drive wheel. This ma y caus e serious da mage to the drive train which is not co vered b y the M ercedes-Benz Limit ed W ar ranty . The ESP w arning lamp, located [...]

264 What you should know at the gas station Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x What y ou should kno w at the g as s tation Fuel su ppl y Open f lap b y pushing near front (a rro w). Turn fuel cap to the lef t and hold on t o it until possible pressure[...]

265 What you should know at the gas station Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Driving Ins trum ent clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Fuel tank c ap acity appro ximate ly 1 6.4 US g al (62.0 l). This includes approximat ely 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve. Use premium unleaded g asolin e: Pos ted Octane Index[...]

266 Check regular ly and before a long trip Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Driving Ins trum ent cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Chec k regularl y and before a long trip 1 Win ds h ie l d was h e r a nd headlam p cleaning sy st em For refilling reservoir see page 302. 2 Coolan t lev el, see “Coolan[...]

267 Contents - Ins trument cluster display Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Instrument clu ster display Malfunct ion and indi cator lamps in the i ns tru ment cluster ....... ...... 26 8 On-board diagnostic sy st em ... ...... 268 Chec k engine malf[...]

268 Mal func tion and ind icat or lamp s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Malfunc tion and ind icator lamp s in the instr ument clust er Gene ral i nformation : If a bulb in the ins trument clus te r fails to light up during the bulb self-c heck when[...]

269 Mal func tion and ind icat or lamp s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ma y s till drive the vehicle, ho we ver , in all cases, we recommend that you ha ve the sy st e m c heck ed at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cent er as soon as poss i ble. If[...]

270 Mal func tion and ind icat or lamp s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Br ake warn ing lam p Ex cept Canada Canada only When the brak e war ning lam p and message ap pear while the engine is running, t his means: • there is insuf fici ent brak e[...]

271 Mal func tion and ind icat or lamp s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Supplemental res traint sy s tem (SRS) ind icator lam p The operational readiness of the airbag sy st em is verified by the indicator lam p “SRS” in the ins trument clus t[...]

272 Mal func tion and ind icat or lamp s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ABS ma lfunction in dicato r lam p The ABS malfunct ion indic ator lam p in the ins trument clus ter comes on with the electronic k ey in s tarter swit ch position 2 and shou l[...]

273 Mal func tion and ind icat or lamp s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Electron ic st ability pr ogram (ESP) — war ning lam p The y ellow ESP w arning lam p in t he speedometer dial comes on wit h the electronic k ey in s tarter switc h positio[...]

274 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Malfunc tion and w arn ing messag es in the multifunct ion displa y Malfunction and warning messages for the following sy st ems will be d ispla yed immediatel y in the multif unc[...]

275 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x DISPLA Y DEFECTIVE (engi ne control unit) * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 This message is d i spla yed t o indicate that the information being rel a yed b y the engin e control u[...]

276 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x B A TTER Y / AL TERNA TOR * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 This message indicat es a malfunction whic h must b e repaired immediatel y . It ma y indicat e t hat the pol y-V -belt h[...]

277 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ANTIL OCK B RAKE SY S TEM * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 See pa ge 258 for no tes on t he anti lock brake sy st em (ABS). 1 Th e displa y o r the sy s tem is malfunct ioning BRA[...]

278 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x BRAKE L INING WEAR * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 When this mes sage appears during braking, it indicates that the brak e pads are w orn do wn. Ha ve t h e bra ke sys tem che ck [...]

279 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x PA R K I N G B R A K E * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 SEA T B EL T SY STEM * C = Category , see page 27 4 Line 1 Line 2 C* PARKING BRAK E ENGAG E BRAKE! 1 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE [...]

280 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ELEC. ST ABIL. PRO G. (Ele ctron ic stabil ity program) * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 1 The enhan ced vehicle s tabilit y offered b y ESP and the t orque reduction feature are u[...]

281 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x COO LAN T ( co ol an t l evel) * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 When th is me ssage ap pears while drivin g, t he coo lant lev el has dropped below t he required lev el. If no le [...]

282 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x COO LAN T ( co ol an t te mpe rat ur e) * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 1 This ma y indicate that the pol y-V -belt has br o k en. Should this c o n d i t i o n o c c ur, t he po [...]

283 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x EN GINE OIL LEVEL * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4. 1 The e ngine oil level m ust be checked immed iately . See Engin e oil lev e l indicator on page 1 28. 2 There is no oil i n t[...]

284 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x LIGHTI NG S Y STEM Line 1 Line 2 C* LO W BEAM,L CHE CK LAM P! 2 LO W BEAM,R CHE CK LAM P! 2 DISPLA Y DEFECTIVE VISIT WORK SHOP! 1 2 TURN SIGNAL, L CHEC K LAMP! 2 TURN SIGNAL, R CH[...]

285 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x I n t h e c a s e o f b u l b fa i l u r e s i n ce r t a i n la mp s , o t h e r la mp s will substitute. See page 326 for in s truc tions o n repl acing bulbs. * C = Category ,[...]

286 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x LIGHT SENSOR * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 The headlam ps will be switc hed on aut omaticall y if t he light sens or malfunctions. The “LIGHTING” setting menu can be set to [...]

287 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x TRUNK OPE N * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4 HOOD * C = Category , see page 27 4. See p age 297 f or hood. Line 1 Line 2 C* TRUNK OPEN ! 2 Line 1 Line 2 C* EN GINE HOOD OPEN! 2[...]

288 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x TELEPHONE – FUN CTION * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4. The displa y appears if b utton í or ì on t he multifunction s teering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped [...]

289 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x WA S H E R F L U I D * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4. When this message appears while th e engine is running, t he lev el of the reserv oir has dropped t o appr oximately 1 / 3 o[...]

290 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x RESTRAINT SY STEM * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4. See page 55 f or notes on t he seat belts, and page 65 f or not e s on the airbags . KEY * C = Category , see page 27 4. 1 K ey [...]

291 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x FUEL RESERVE * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4. UNDER V OL T A GE * C = Category , see page 27 4. Line 1 Line 2 C* RESERVE FUEL VISIT FILLIN G ST A TION! 2 Line 1 Line 2 C* UNDERVO[...]

292 Malfunction and warning messa ges Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x ST EE R I N G W H . A DJ U ST * C = Categ ory , see page 27 4. For loc king the manual s teering wheel adjus tment, s e ep a g e7 7 . ENT RANCE POSITION * C = Category , see page [...]

293 Contents - Practica l hints Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Practical h ints Firs t aid kit ........................ ............. 29 4 St owing things in the vehicle ......2 94 Fuses .... ................... ............ ............. 29 5 Hood[...]

294 First aid ki t Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Firs t aid kit The firs t aid kit is locat ed in the st orage space (1) in t he shelf below the rear windo w . Lift cover . Remov e first aid ki t. S to wing things in the v ehicle Wa r n i n g ! T o[...]

295 Fuse s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Fuses Mos t of yo ur vehicle’s electrical c om ponents are fused w i t h s a f e t y f u se s . Wi t h t h e ex c e p t io n o f t h e b r a ke l i g h t s , all indivi dual light ing sys tem com pone nts[...]

296 Fuse s Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Fuse bo x in engine com par tment 2 Fuse bo x in engine com partment, left-hand si de 3 Ta b s T o g ain access t o fuse bo x: Releas e clam ps (3) and remov e the cov er . T o close the fuse bo x: Ensure th[...]

297 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Hood Wa r n i n g ! T o help pre vent personal inj ury , sta y clear of m ov i n g p a rt s w h e n t h e ho o d i s op e n a n d t h e e ng i n e is run ning. Be sure the hood i s properl y cl[...]

298 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex To o p e n : T o unloc k the hood, pull r elease lev er (1) under the driver´s side of the ins trument panel. At the same time a handle will ext end out of the radiat or grill. Pull han dle (2)[...]

299 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex To c l o s e : Low e r t he ho od an d l et i t dr op i nto lo ck fro m a heig ht of a p p r ox i m a t e ly 1 f t . ( 3 0 c m ) , a s s i s t i n g w i t h h a n d s p l a c e d f lat on edges[...]

300 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Chec king engine oil lev el 1 Oil filler cap T o c heck the engine oil le vel, par k v ehicle on lev el ground, with engine at normal operational t e m perature. Ch e ck e n gi n e o i l l eve l[...]

301 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex A utomatic transmission f luid le vel The transmiss i on has a p e rmanent fil l of automatic trans missi on f luid. Re gular automati c transmission f luid lev el chec k s and c hanges ar e no[...]

302 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Add ing coolant If c o ol a n t ha s to b e a d d e d, a 5 0 /5 0 m i x tu r e o f wate r a n d MB anticorrosion / antifreeze should be added. W indshield and headlam p washer sy st em 1 Wi ndsh[...]

303 Engine comp artment Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex V ehicles without headlam p cleaning sy s tem: Capacity app r o ximatel y 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) V ehicles with headlamp cleaning sys t em : Capacity app r o ximatel y 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) W indshield [...]

304 Spare wheel Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Spare wheel, vehicle t ools, s tor age com par tment 1 V ehicle tool kit a nd towin g ey e bolt 2 Jac k 3 Spare wheel 4 Sto r a ge t r ay Lift trunk f loor and eng age han dle in upper e dge of tru nk. [...]

305 Jack Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Ve h i c l e j a c k T o p repa re t he jack for use : Remo ve the jac k from the spare wheel w ell under the trunk f loor . Push the crank ha ndle up and turn c lockwise until it engag es (operational p osit[...]

306 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Wheel s Rep lace rims or tires with the same des i gnation, manufactu rer and type as sho wn on the original par t. See y our aut horized Mercedes- Benz Center f or furth er information. See y our aut[...]

307 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex It is im perativ e t hat the wheel mounting bolts be fas ten e d t o a tightening t orque of 1 1 0 f t.lb. (1 50 Nm) whenev er wheels are mounted. For rim and tire specifications, refer t o “T echn[...]

308 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Spare wheel Important! The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of the same type as on t he vehicle, an d is full y functional. Ho wev er , that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and has[...]

309 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Changing w heels Wa r n i n g ! The spa re wh eel rim is for temporary u se o nl y . U se f or ov er a total of 1 2 000 miles (20 000 km) ma y cause wheel rim failur e leading t o an accid ent and po[...]

310 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Mov e vehicle t o a lev el area whic h is a safe dis tance from the roadw a y . 1 . Set parking brak e and tur n on hazard w arning fl a sh er . 2. Move selector le ver t o position “P” and turn o[...]

311 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex 5. Remov e the tw o-pie ce wheel wrenc h from the v e hicle tool kit and assemble (see page 305). 6. Using the wrench, loosen but do not y et remo ve the wheel bolts. 7 . Place jack on f irm ground. [...]

312 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex 9. Uns c rew upper-mos t wheel bolt an d insta ll alignment bolt (1) s upplied in the tool kit. R em o ve the remain ing bolts. K eep bolt threads protected from dir t and sand. 1 0. Remo ve wheel. Gr[...]

313 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex 1 1 . Clean contact sur faces of wheel an d wheel hub. Ins tall spare wheel on wheel hub . Insert whe el bolts and tight e n them slightl y . T o a v oid paint damage, plac e wheel f lat ag ains t hu[...]

314 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex 1 3. Using the wrenc h, tighten t he five bolts e venl y , follo wing the seq uence illus trated, until all b olts are tight. Observ e a tightening t orq ue of 80 ft.lb. (1 1 0 Nm). 1 4. V ehi cles wi[...]

315 Tires, Wheels Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Not e s: B e f o r e st o r i n g t h e j a ck , i t s h ou l d b e f u l ly c o ll a p s e d , w it h handle f olded in . For proper s torag e of vehicle jack see page 304. Tir e inf lation press ur[...]

316 Batter y Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex war m tires onl y if pressure ha s dropped belo w the pr e s s ur e l i sted i n t h e t ab l e a nd t he r e s pe c ti ve o p e ra t i ng conditi ons are tak en int o cons ideration. An underinflated tire[...]

317 Batter y Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex T h e r e f o r e , we st ro n g ly r e c o m m e n d t h a t yo u h ave t h e batter y cha rge c heck ed frequentl y , and correc ted if n ec e s sa ry, es p e c i al ly i f you us e t h e veh i c l e l [...]

318 Jump sta rting Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Not e : After recon necting t he batt ery also set the clock (v ehi cles with COMAN D: see COMAND operat or’s manu al) re synchro nize t he fron t se at he ad restraints, the exp ress feature of th[...]

319 Jump sta rting Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Important! A dischar ged battery can freeze at appro ximatel y +1 4 ° F (–1 0 ° C). In that case, it mus t be t ha w ed out before jum per cables are us ed. Att emptin g to jum p s tart a frozen[...]

320 Jump sta rting Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Proceed as follo ws: 1 . Pos it i o n t h e ve h i c l e w i t h t h e cha rg e d ba t te ry s o t h a t the jumper cables will reac h, but nev er let t he v e hicles touc h. Make sure the jum per ca[...]

321 Towing the vehic le Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Not e : If engine does not run after sev eral unsucc essful s tarting att emp ts, ha ve it c heck ed at the neares t authorized Merce des-Benz Center . Ex ces sive un bu rned fuel ma y dam age [...]

322 Towing the vehic le Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Important! When to wing the vehicle, please, note the follo wing: Wi t h the automatic centra l locking activ ated and the electronic k ey in s tarter switc h position 2, the v ehicle doors lock[...]

323 Towing the vehic le Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex 2 Co ver on right side of r e ar bum per T o remov e cov er : Press mark on co ver in direction of arro w and lift co ver off to rev eal threaded hole for t owing e ye bolt. The to wing e ye bo[...]

324 Towing the vehic le Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Use wheel lift, dolly , or f lat bed equipm ent, with electronic k ey in star ter swit ch tur ned to position 0. Not e : T o signal turns while being tow ed with ha zard w a rning f lasher in us[...]

325 Towing the vehic le Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Tr ansmission selector le v er , manuall y unloc king In the case of po wer f ailure the transmission select or lev er can be manuall y unlock ed, e.g. to t ow t he vehicle. T o do so, open s t[...]

326 Exterior l amps Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Ext erior lam ps Headl amp adjus tment Correct headlam p adjus tment is extr emel y import ant. Check and readjus t headlam ps at regular inte rvals and when a bulb has been replaced. R eplacing bul[...]

327 Exterior l amps Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Headl amp assembl y 1 Headlam p cov er for lo w beam headlam p 2 He ad l a mp c ove r f or p a rk i n g a n d sta n d i ng l amp , a n d high beam headlam p 3 Bulb soc k e t for turn signal lam p 4[...]

328 Exterior l amps Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Bulbs f or high and lo w bea m H7 (55 W) Open hood. Press t he clam p and remov e head lam p cov er (1 or 2). Pull electrical connect or off. U nclip the retainer spring and tak e out the bulb. Inse[...]

329 Exterior l amps Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex T ailla mp as semblies Open trun k lid. Fold trim to the side. Turn loc king lev er (1) t o vertical p o sition and remo ve bulb c arrier . Push bulb int o sock et, turn counte rclockwise an d remo[...]

330 Exterior l amps Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex License plat e lam p Loosen both secur ing screw s (1), remov e lam p and replace tub ular lam p (C 5 W/4 cp) . High moun ted s top lam p, A dditional tur n signals on the ex terior mir ror The high[...]

331 Trunk lamp Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Stan dby bu lb fu nc ti on a) The s to p lam ps, dimmed, will act as a replacement lam p, if one taill amp s t ops work ing. b) The left s top lam p acts as a replacement for the rear fog lam p, if it s[...]

332 Electron ic main key Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Changing batteries i n the electronic ma in ke y 1 Tran sm it bu tton s 2 Lam p for batt ery c heck and function control Checkin g batteries If o ne of t he tra nsm it b uttons (1 ) is pre sse [...]

333 Electron ic main key Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Inse rt m echani ca l ke y (4 ) i n s ide o pe nin g (5 ) to op en latc h. Press briefly (do not use mec hanical k ey as l ever) to release battery com partment . Remo ve mec hanical ke y from[...]

334 Emergency engine shut- down Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Important! Batteries contain materials that can har m the environment if disp osed of im properl y . R ecycling of batteries is the p refe rred method of disposal. F or disposal, please [...]

335 Emergency engine shut- down Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Fuel fil ler f lap , m anual relea se Open the trunk lid an d fold right-side t aillamp t rim aside. R e ac h inside and pull the release knob (ar row). Open the fuel fi ller flap. Emer[...]

336 Emergency engine shut- down Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Slide both locking tabs (2) in direction of ar row , lo wer rear of co ver and remov e. Not e : Do not disconnect electrical con nectors. Obtain cr ank (3) (supplied with v ehicle) and i[...]

337 Replacing wiper blade in sert Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Repl acing wip er blade inse rts For safety rea sons , re mov e ele ctroni c ke y from st eer ing loc k before replacing the wiper blade s, otherwise the motor c an sudd e nl y turn o[...]

338 Replacing wiper blade in sert Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car car e In dex Place wipe r blade on firm support. Press do wn both tabs and slide (direct i on of ar row) the wiper blade insert out of the retainer cla w s. Ins tallation: Slide (direction of ar ro[...]

339 Contents - Vehicle ca re Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Vehicle care Clea ning an d car e o f the vehicle .. ................... ............. 34 0 Po wer w ash er ........... ................... 34 1 T ar st ain s .................. ...........[...]

340 Cleaning an d care of the vehicle Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Cleaning a nd care of the v ehicle In operation, y our v ehicle is subjected t o vary i ng exter nal inf luences which, if gone unchec k ed, can attac k the paintwor k as well as th[...]

341 Cleaning an d care of the vehicle Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Scratc hes, corros i v e deposits, corrosion or d amage due to neglig ent or i nco rrect car e ca nno t alwa ys be re moved or repaired with t he car-care products recommended here[...]

342 Cleaning an d care of the vehicle Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Engine cl eaning Prior to c leaning t he engine com partment mak e sure to protect electrical com ponents and connectors from the intrusion of w ater a nd cleaning agents. Corrosion[...]

343 Cleaning an d care of the vehicle Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Or namental mol dings For regular cleaning and c are of very d irty chr ome- plated pa rts, use a c hrome cleaner . Headlam ps, ta illam ps, turn si gnal lenses Use a mild c ar w a[...]

344 Cleaning an d care of the vehicle Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Light allo y wheel s Mercedes-Ben z approv ed Whe el Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light allo y wheels. If possible, clean whe els once a w eek with Mercedes- Benz[...]

345 Cleaning an d care of the vehicle Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Practical hi nts Car c are Index Seat belts The we b bing mus t not be treat e d with chemical cleaning agents. Us e onl y clear , luk e war m wat er and soap. Do not dry t he web b ing at t emperatu res abov e 17[...]

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347 Contents - Technic al data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Technica l data Spare parts se rvice ..... ............. ......3 48 W arrant y cov erage ............ ............. 34 8 Identifi cation labels ................. ...... 349 La yout of p[...]

348 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Spare par ts service All authorized M ercedes-Benz Cent ers maintai n a s toc k of original spare p arts required for maint enance and repair work. In addition, s trategicall y located parts dis tri[...]

349 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Identificati on labels 1 Certif ication lab el 2 V ehicle Identif ication Number (VIN) (below right r ear passenger seat) 2[...]

350 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x 3 VIN, visible (lo wer edge of windshield) 4 Engine number 5 Emission control labe l 6 Information lab el, California version V acuu m line routin g f or emis sion co ntrol sy s tem When ordering sp[...]

351 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Te c h n i c a l d a t a Model C 240 (203.06 1 1 ) C 320 (20 3.064 1 ) Engine 1 1 2.9 1 2 1 1 2.946 Mode of operation 4-s troke engine, g asolin e injection 4-s troke engine, gasoline injection No.[...]

352 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Rims — Ti res Model C 240 (203.06 1) C 320 (20 3.064) C 240 (Canada onl y – incl. spare wheel) Rims (light al loy) Wheel offset: 7J x 1 6 H2 1 .46 in (37 mm) 7J x 1 6 H2 1. 4 6 i n ( 3 7 m m ) ([...]

353 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Elect rical sy s t em We i g h t s Model C 240 (203.0 6 1) C 320 (203.064) Generat or (alt e rnat or) 1 4 V/1 20 A 1 4 V/1 20 A Sta r ter m oto r 1 2 V/ 1 . 7 k W 1 2 V/ 1 . 7 k W B a t t e r y 12 [...]

354 Technical data Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Main D imensions Model C 240 (203. 06 1) C 320 (20 3.06 4) Ov erall ve hicle length 1 78.2 in ( 4526 mm) Overall vehicl e widt h 68. 0 in (1 728 mm) Ov erall vehicle height 56.1 in (1 426 mm) Wheel [...]

355 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - cap a cities V e h i c le c omp o n e n t s a n d t he i r re s p e ct i ve lu b r i c an t s mu st ma tch . Th e r e fo r e u s e [...]

356 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Air conditioner sy stem R- 1 3 4a refrig erant and special P A G lubricant (N ev er R- 1 2) W indshield w asher and headlam p cleaning sy s tem V ehicles without headl[...]

357 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Engine oi ls Engine oils a re specifi call y tes ted for their suit ability in our engines. Therefore, use onl y engine oils recommende d b y Mercedes-Benz. In for m [...]

358 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Premium unlead ed gasoli n e Caution! T o maint ain the engine’s durabili ty and perf ormance, premium unleaded gasoline mus t be used. If pre mium un lead ed i s n [...]

359 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Gasoli ne additiv es A major conc ern among engine m anufa cturers is carbon build up caus ed by g asoline. Mercedes-Benz r ec o m m en d s t h e u s e of o n l y q u[...]

360 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x will increase due to the low er heat transf er capabili ty of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than t his amount of an ticorrosion / antifreeze. If the coolant[...]

361 Cons umer i nformati on Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Consume r infor mation This has been prepared as required of all manufactur es of passeng er cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. F ederal Regul ati ons , Part 575 purs uan t to th e “ Nati[...]

362 Cons umer i nformati on Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Inde x Te m p e r a t u r e The tem perature grades ar e A (t he highes t), B, and C, representing the tire‘s resi s tance to the generation of heat and its abi lity to dissipat e heat when tes [...]

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364 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index Index A Airbags ...... ............. ............ ................... ............. ............. .. 65 ANTIL OCK BR AKE SY S TEM Malfunction and w a rning mess age ........... ............. 277 Antilock brak[...]

365 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index B Bab ySmart TM a i rbag deactivation sy st em ............. ........ 62 Battery . ................... ............ ............. ................... ............. 3 1 6 Block heater ........... ............[...]

366 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index D Dashboard . ................... ............. ............ .................... ........ 1 6 Door control panel ................... ................... ............. ........ 1 4 Door entry lam ps ........ [...]

367 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index G Garage door opener .... ............. ............ .................... ...... 2 1 2 Glov e box ... ................... ............. ............ .................... ...... 1 94 H Hazard warning f lasher[...]

368 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index M Maintenance ... ................... ............. ............. ................... 2 1 9 Malfunction/ w a rning message mem ory . ............. ...... 1 09 Manual seat .... ............. ..................[...]

369 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ont rols Operati on Drivi ng Instrument clus ter dis pla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index Re m o val and i nst allation of front seat head rest r aints .. ................... ............. ........ 47 Rep l ac e me n t keys Obtaining ................ ............. ............ ...................[...]

370 Index Te c h n i c a l data Instruments and c ontrol s Operati on Drivi ng Instrument cluster di spla y Pr actical hi nts Car car e Index T T echnical data .......................... ............ .................... ...... 35 1 T ele Aid .................. ............ ............. ................... ............. 220 Initiating an em ergenc[...]

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